We wondered, what would the Curiosity rover (or perhaps some unknown life forms on Mars) like to listen to? Here are some suggestions, including the Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Karmin, John Mayer and more.

For those of you who have a mutual affection for both R&B and indie pop, get ready for a pleasant surprise. Usher was across the pond at BBC Radio 1 for a Live Lounge Special when he decided to get funky on bass while covering Foster The People’s “Pumped Up Kicks.”